The Generation Next Podcast with Andrew Fuller

In this episode: Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked  Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally Ways to promote language that supports adaptation instead of avoidance Approaches for normalising grief experiences, and encouraging re-engagement with social and pleasant activities Host :...

In this episode: Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures New intervention approaches are uncovering how teaching the language of emotion can unlock better coping and...

In this episode: Adolescents and young children in a technology dependent world Is there a link between mental illness and technology? Effects of over-exposure to screen time in young people Emerging behaviours and changes in teens and adolescents Practical advice for parents, carers and teachers for mobile phone usage Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and C...

In this episode: Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help Managing emotions in someone with an eating disorder Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Gues...

In this episode: Why is 'attention' a super-skill? Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)? How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space? Computer gaming overuse Digital strategies and recommendations for families and young people Host : James Driver, Psychotherapist, Black Dog Psychotherapy and C...

The contents in this podcast may be distressing or triggering for some. Please see below for support hotlines if this raises issues for yourself or someone that you know In this episode: 'Red' and 'green' flags in relationships Understanding the area surrounding consent How to provide support to a young person when they have been sexually harmed Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Fami...

In this episode: Tracking and intruding on relationships via technology Password protection advice Protecting devices and accounts What to do if you believe you've been hacked, and how to prevent it Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Brett Lee, Founder of Internet Safe Education, Speaker and Author, Former Queensland P...

In this episode: Upskilling to be safe online What young people should avoid doing online How and where young people are targeted by predators Teaching young people the dangers and practices to avoid predators Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Brett Lee, Founder of Internet Safe Education, Speaker and Author, Former Q...

In this episode: Rites of passage and how this applies to young people How young people deal with difficult times during teenage-hood and transitioning to adulthood Strategies to include parents in the rites of passage transition for young people Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Dr Arne Rubinstein, CEO and Founder of...

In this episode: The changing role of parents over the course of development Helpful and unhelpful things to say to teenagers The art of listening How to effectively connect and check-in with young people as they transition to young adulthood Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest:  Marie Vakakis, Accredited Mental Health S...

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Con Stough on understanding emotional intelligence and how it can contribute to wellbeing Understanding a model of emotional intelligence Findings from the Aristotle Emotional Intelligence Program How we can develop emotional intelligence in children, adolescents, teachers, school staff and parents/carers Understanding how EI and Positive Education ap...

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest John Hendry OAM on understanding attachment as it relates to teenagers The cognitive and emotional effects of attachment Whether teenager life inevitably disrupts family attachments How we can re-secure less-attached teenagers Identity formation and attachment Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of My Learn...

In this episode: Gratitude builds on positive feelings and can help with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, immune function, and optimism How letting go of everyday resentments and using gratitude tools can build positive work and education environments Gratitude is an action rather than a feeling   Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Le...

In this episode: How to promote the wellbeing of teenagers through positive music listening Music is not directly causative but has a powerful resonance in our lives - the dangers of teenagers using music in the wrong ways Using playlist construction as a tool to create optimism and change mood   Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning...

In this episode: Social and emotional benefits of music and how it can help children with their personal expression How educators can use music as a form of play to engage children and address their needs Long term benefits of music therapy Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Prof Katrina Skewes McFerran, Director, Nati...

In this episode: Clinical anxiety is on the rise due to dramatic changes: School, friends, online social interaction, family stress, home environment and more The increase in screen usage and its health ramifications Practical approaches to manage anxiety: how effective are medications in young people? Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Le...

In this episode: How loneliness affects young people Parents can turn their child’s boredom into an opportunity to develop contemplation & independent thinking Talking about uncertainties with our young people is important Important life skills on how to navigate through loneliness Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths...

In this episode: Improving learning approaches for boys Should schools be organising classes based on development rather than chronological age? The importance of kindness and good role models Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Dr Michael Nagel, Researcher and Author; Educator, University of Sunshine Coast See omnystud...

In this episode: Neurological development Optimising educational approaches: learning strengths, STEM, career preferences, social and emotional needs The importance of a nurturing environment – finding a balance between supporting and allowing girls to develop their own voice and identity Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Streng...

In this episode: The prevalence of ADHD in Australia and the importance of diagnosis Diagnosing ADHD, its effect on children, and treatment options Strategies and resources for parents, teachers and those who support children and adolescents with ADHD Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest:  Marie Vakakis, Accredi...

In this episode: How to ask about suicidal thinking in young people, what questions to ask and how to interpret them How differences in developmental stages of life affect mindset and thinking Online tools and resources to help with this issue Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Clinical A/Prof   David Hor...

In this episode: Emotions – Why they are important to understand The current research on how to approach emotion-based coaching The stages of life and how emotions differ as we go through them Practical applications for schools and families Host : Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest:  Marie Vakakis, Accredited M...

In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Andrew Fuller chats with Educator Alpha Cheng on his remarkable journey of transforming pain and trauma into advocacy. They speak on understanding the emotions and transforming the pain and anger in a more constructive way. Alpha provides the different ways he has channeled his pain and trauma to seek and spread important messages. They also discuss how to ov...

In this episode: What is adolescent success? 2020 caused a major rethinking for practices of wellbeing - What's working effectively in schools, what's not? Practical takeaways for schools to implement Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Angela White, Executive Officer at Adolescent Success See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In this episode:  Why do people bully? The latest research on the effectiveness of interventions Suggestions for helping people who have been bullied Host:  Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Evelyn M. Field OAM, Psychologist; Best-selling Author; Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society See omn...